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Helleborus niger (almindelig julerose)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Helleborus niger (almindelig julerose) is a 1654 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1654
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a close-up of hellebore flowers in white, pink, and green. The roots are tangled and dark at the center, with buds and leaves spreading out. Some flowers are open, revealing yellow centers, while others are still closed. The artist paid extra attention to the tiny details in the petals and veins of the leaves. This kind of careful drawing was often used to study plants. Next, look up *watercolor* to see how artists use layers of thin paint to create depth.